Keeping in the balance

IPSWICH - Will there ever be enough time to do all the things we want or need to do? Probably not. A better question to ask yourself is: "How can I get through each day and accomplish the things that need doing in a way that creates a little less stress for me and those I work and live with so we can relax and enjoy our selves and the choices we make about when we use our time reflect our goals and values”? One common problem in managing time is the tendency to add commitments and responsibities without cutting back on anything. You can not do it all! Many of us still have the expectation of being "the super people" "the super worker" and "the super parent." Expecting to do everything well takes a super amount of energy and creates a lot of stress. To manage our time better we may need to rethink some of attitudes, change some of our habits, and learn new ways of doing things. Here are some ideas to try. 1. Take a snap shot of your life. Keep a log of a typical weekday and weekend. Try to spot the time Ð wasters or way you could combine tasks. 2. What would you do with an extra two hours a week? What do you want more time for? Start by making a list of what you want less of (housework, yard